February 2016: Sam Boone

February 2016: Sam Boone

We first met Sam Boone, our featured member for February, when he was just a freshman in high school. Back then, he didn’t care much for the off-season training. Today, it’s his top priority, and his hard work shows. How often is it that you see someone who’s 6’8″ that can squat 350 to parallel for reps? Check out his profile below and catch him on the mound for Shoreline CC on Saturdays this spring (schedule here)!

Achievements & accolades (athletic and/ or non-athletic)? All state baseball junior & senior year, all area junior & senior yearWhat are your goals/ why do you train? Get drafted, move on to another division 1 schoolWhat motivates you? Being told I’m not good enoughOne piece of advice for someone training and working towards a goal: Don’t give up nothing’s out of reach with hard work

How long have you been with GSF? I’ve been with Lance and Kelley since freshmen year of high school (5 years)What do you like best about GSF? The professional standard they hold everyone tooFavorite moment or experience you’ve had at GSF?The time Kelley had me pull him on a sled

Favorite exercise or favorite workout? SquatsLeast favorite exercise or workout? Big hurdlesWhat’s your pre-workout song? The remix to ignitionWhat’s your post-workout song? Hold on we’re going homeWho or what inspires you (aka do you have a fitspiration)? The whole Neubauer family

Superstitions/ quirks/ ticks? I always walk around and pace before I lift it gets my body warmMost impressive physical feat? Squatting 350 pounds 4 timesCraziest thing you’ve done? Playing basketballFunny/ painful/ crazy training moment? One time my freshmen year of high school I tracked in mud all over the floor and Lance let me have it he made me stay with Kelley and vacuum the weight room

Advice for your past self? Work out hard before your senior yearAdvice for your future self? Don’t give up and make those dreams a reality